Prepare against Justo Sanchez Ruiz
Spain · World #108,592 classical · FIDE ID 2286920
When preparing against Justo Sanchez Ruiz, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%).
Our database contains 81 games by Justo Sanchez Ruiz, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Justo Sanchez Ruiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justo Sanchez Ruiz before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,705 | 1,854 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 33 | 11 | 37 | 40.7% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 4 | 21 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 39 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justo Sanchez Ruiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justo Sanchez Ruiz's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 97.6% | 46.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ruiz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 65.2% | 76.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Justo Sanchez Ruiz's chess games
All 81 games by Justo Sanchez Ruiz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 33 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Barnes Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A97 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Ramon Garcia Magadan | 2,069 | 22nd ch-ESP Blindfold | B01 |
| Nov 2004 | Manuel 1959 Pimienta Sanchez | 1,941 | Calpe Open | B54 |
| Nov 2010 | Jose Carlos Menendez Solar | 1,888 | 22nd ch-ESP Blindfold | C02 |
| Nov 2010 | Jesus Angel Ariste Justo | 1,875 | 22nd ch-ESP Blindfold | A91 |
| Nov 2019 | Florencio Garcia Rodriguez | 1,745 | 28th ch-ESP FEDC | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Linares ch-FEDC | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,465 |
| 21st ch-Bilbao blind | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,890 |
| 22nd ch-ESP Blindfold | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
| 25th Madrid ch-FEDC | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| Calpe Open | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 1,982 |
| 28th ch-ESP FEDC | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,617 |
| ch-ESP Ciegos | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
| 26th ch-ESP FEDC | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justo Sanchez Ruiz's chess games?
81 games by Justo Sanchez Ruiz, from Apr 2006 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Justo Sanchez Ruiz has played.
What does Justo Sanchez Ruiz play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Justo Sanchez Ruiz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justo Sanchez Ruiz answers 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Justo Sanchez Ruiz play as White?
As White, Justo Sanchez Ruiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justo Sanchez Ruiz play as Black?
As Black, Justo Sanchez Ruiz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Justo Sanchez Ruiz's FIDE rating?
Justo Sanchez Ruiz is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Justo Sanchez Ruiz played?
Our database contains 81 games by Justo Sanchez Ruiz, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justo Sanchez Ruiz?
81 games by Justo Sanchez Ruiz reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.